3-GBGBTable of ContentsEnjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman! ............. 5Create original ATRAC CDs ! ..................... 5Music sources playable on this CD player .. 6ATRAC3plus and ATRAC3 ......................... 6MP3 files ..................................................... 6Difference between ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3and MP3 .................................................. 9Getting startedLocating the controls ................................... 9Checking the supplied accessories ............ 13Playing an audio CD orATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files1. Connect your CD player. ....................... 132. Insert a CD. ........................................... 133. Play a CD. ............................................. 15Playback optionsPlaying tracks in random order (Shuffle play)19Playing all files in a selected group inrandom order (Group shuffle play)(ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only) ................. 19Playing your favorite tracks by addingBookmarks (Bookmark track play) ....... 21Playing your favorite play lists(m3u play list play)(MP3 CD only) ...................................... 21Playing tracks in your favorite order (PGM play) ........................................... 22Available featuresThe G-PROTECTION function ................. 23Checking the time remaining on the CD andthe number of tracks left (audio CD) .... 23Checking information on an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD ................................................ 25Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) .... 25Protecting your hearing (AVLS) ................ 25Locking the controls (HOLD) ................... 25Turning off the operation beep sound ........ 27Turning off the LCD’s backlight ............... 27Connecting your CD playerConnecting a stereo system ....................... 27Connecting to a power sourceUsing the rechargeable batteries ................ 29Using the dry batteries ............................... 31Notes on the power source ........................ 31Additional informationPrecautions ................................................ 32Maintenance .............................................. 32Troubleshooting ......................................... 33Specifications ............................................ 36Optional accessories .................................. 37Table of Contents